1978, ISBN: 0720709946

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[EAN: 9780720709940], Gebraucht, guter Zustand, [PU: Pelham Books, London], HURRICATS CATAPULT LAUNCHED AIRCRAFT ILLUSTRATED HISTORY, Technology|Military Science, Jacket, THE HURRICATS Ra… Mehr…

[EAN: 9780720709940], Gebraucht, guter Zustand, [PU: Pelham Books, London], HURRICATS CATAPULT LAUNCHED AIRCRAFT ILLUSTRATED HISTORY, Technology|Military Science, Jacket, THE HURRICATS Ralph Barker. Pelham Books, London 1978 First Edition ISBN 0720709946 208pp Illustrated Hardback. This copy is ex libris with the usual stamps. The unclipped dust wrapper is fine. "Hurricats" - Hawker Hurricanes catapault launched from the decks of CAM ships (Catapult Armed Merchantmen) - were scrambled 11 times, and credited with the downing of around 5 enemy aircraft up until the end of 1941. They were flown by both FAA and RAF pilots, and were generally modified, war-weary Mk1s nearing the end of their useful service life. The first FW200 Condor fell to the guns of Lt Everett RNVR on August 3rd 1941, for which he was awarded the DSO. Despite the undoubted bravery of the pilots, the catapult launch was only a stop- gap measure in response to a desperate situation. Development of a fully adapted Sea Hurricane began in earnest after the disastrous Norwegian campaign highlighted the need for a modern fighter for the Fleet Air Arm. Hawker converted a repaired Hurricane in January 1941 and the decision was made to go ahead with full production shortly afterwards. Refurbished ex RAF Hurricane Mk Is were fitted with catapult launch points, an arrestor hook and other associated naval equipment by General Aircraft Ltd. No wing folding capability, typical of carrier borne aircraft was installed. The Sea Hurricane Mk IA and B were armed with eight machine guns and were powered by the Merlin III. When the cannon armed Hurricane II was navalised it was known as the Sea Hurricane Mk IC. The most famous action involving the Sea Hurricane took place in August 1942 when a large convoy attempted to fight its way to relieve the embattled defenders of Malta. Three Fleet Air Arm Squadrons, 800, 801 and 885 embarked on the fleet carriers HMS Eagle, Victorious and Indomitable. The enemy made a huge effort to prevent the convoy reaching the island and deployed several hundred bombers and fighters against it. Victorious was lost to a U-boat and eight British fighters were lost for the destruction of 39 enemy aircraft. The arrival of the convoy bolstered the defences at a critical time and had a major effect on the course of the war in the Mediterranean. Ref S3 Size: 208pp<

1978, ISBN: 9780720709940

Pelham. hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8x5x1. Barker, Ralph : The Hurricats. London : Pelham Books, 1978. First edition/First impression. Size is octavo (8vo), 8.875"/22.3cm h. Bo… Mehr…

Pelham. hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8x5x1. Barker, Ralph : The Hurricats. London : Pelham Books, 1978. First edition/First impression. Size is octavo (8vo), 8.875"/22.3cm h. Bound in publisher's dark blue cloth, gilt lettering to spine. Glossy color pictorial dj. Plain white endpapers. Xii pp prelim material, 207 numbered pp, plus five blank; 12 pp glossy b&w plates. List of illus/maps, acknowl, 16 chaps, appendices (sequence of events in firing the catapult; tac notes for Hawker Hurricane engaging Focke-Wulf 200, index. Condition notes: lovely copy of the first impression, with the following flaws: mylar-sheathed dj is price-clipped; spine is cocked; pages lightly tanned. Else excellent, clean, unmarked. Story of Britain's "suicide" fighters, the first to launch by catapult from ships at sea to do battle with German bombers when Britain stood alone. We personally inspect every book we offer., Pelham, 3<

1978, ISBN: 0720709946

[EAN: 9780720709940], Tweedehands, goed, [SC: 5.42], [PU: Pelham Books.], Good condition is defined as: a copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are inta… Mehr…

[EAN: 9780720709940], Tweedehands, goed, [SC: 5.42], [PU: Pelham Books.], Good condition is defined as: a copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day., Books<

1978, ISBN: 9780720709940

Hardcover, Tweedehands, goed, Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less., [PU: Pelham]

1978, ISBN: 9780720709940

Hard cover, The Hurricats by Barker, Ralph, 1978-03-31., Very Good., 220 p. Ill., [PU: Pelham Books]